Australia's Pacific minister has been chastised by a Vanuatu counterpart, being told to "check his facts" over comments about a Chinese policing agreement.

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Vanuatu's Police Minister Andrew Napuat stirred ructions in Canberra after flagging Port Vila was chasing a memorandum of understanding with China about policing after he visited Beijing.

Pacific Minister Pat Conroy played down Mr Napuat's comments, saying they were from "one particular minister weren't a surprise" as Australia tries to finalise its own security agreement.

Mr Conroy said he respected the sovereignty of Vanuatu, adding the desire to formalise a small Chinese policing pres

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